Formerly Southern Rhodesia Crossword Clue

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Understanding Today's Crossword Puzzle

To understand why the answer to today's clue, "Formerly Southern Rhodesia," is ZIMBABWE, we need to delve into the historical context of the region. Here is the explanation:

1. Former British Colony: Southern Rhodesia was a British colony in southern Africa until it gained independence in 1980.
2. Transition to Zimbabwe: After independence, Southern Rhodesia's name was changed to Zimbabwe, reflecting the new nation's identity and breaking away from its colonial past.
3. Geographical Location: Zimbabwe is situated in the southern part of Africa, making it the modern-day equivalent of the former Southern Rhodesia.
4. Political Significance: The renaming of the country to Zimbabwe symbolized a shift towards self-governance and independence from colonial rule.

This historical information establishes a clear link between the clue "Formerly Southern Rhodesia" and the answer "ZIMBABWE" in today's crossword puzzle.

Definition of "ZIMBABWE"

a landlocked country in south-eastern Africa, divided from Zambia by the Zambezi River; population 15,600,000 (estimated 2015); languages, English (official), Shona, Ndebele, and others; capital, Harare.

 The Crossword clue "Formerly Southern Rhodesia" published 11 time/s & has 1 answer/s. 

Crossword	Date	Answer
Irish Times Simplex	8 June 2021	ZIMBABWE